5.7 Solid 14K Gold 21 Jewel Illinois Pocket Watch. Rare 5 Click Wheel Illini Model. Open Face. 46mm. Stem Wound / Stem Set Circa 1920


The watch has clear assay marks for 14K Gold Movement – the high grade bridge movement has a lever escapement is jeweled to the winding wheel. The movement has a special 5 tooth click wheel on the winding wheel The movement has a large gold jewel setting on the winding wheel The movement is signed “Illini, Illinois Watch Co, Springfield, 21 Jewels, Adjusted 5 Positions” # 3649993 The movement is in 80% mint condition – some pitted spotting on the winding wheels. There are also some fine scratches

Case – the movement comes in a solid 14K gold open face case, which has a hinged back and bezel The inside of the case is decorated with an unusual circular pattern The back of the case is engraved with initials ER The case has chased sides The rest of the case has a smooth plain finish and is in 75% mint condition – the back of the case has two bruises and is also covered with light scratches

Dial – the gold coloured metal dial has blue numbers and is signed “Illinois”. The dial has blue steel filigree hands. The dial is in 80% mint condition – quite a few little dark spots and marks concentrated in places. The rest of the dial is clean The watch has a plastic glass.

 
£595 including shipping -